Paul C. Pieper Explained

Paul Pieper
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Paul C. Pieper
Birth Date:20 October 1972
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., US
Instrument:Guitar, bass
Occupation:Musician, composer
Years Active:1992–present
Website:www.paulpieper.com

Paul C. Pieper (born October 20, 1972) is an American guitarist and composer, known primarily for his work as a jazz musician.

Biography

Pieper won second place from over 200 competitors at the 1995 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, a global event whose judges included Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Pat Martino.[1] As a jazz musician in the Washington D.C. area, Pieper has numerous appearances at D.C.'s Blues Alley and a 2000 stint with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to his name. Pieper has performed as a touring musician in numerous countries, including Bangladesh, Ecuador, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Turkey.[2] [3] A composer and arranger, Pieper's compositions "Spider Monkey," "Pensées," "Kineticism," and "The Red and the Black" have all been included on recordings led by other musicians.[4] As a session player, Pieper has appeared on upwards of twenty CD's, such as Buck Hill's 2005 release, Relax.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Best known for his work as a jazz player, Pieper's versatility is evidenced by his recent work as band leader and electric bassist for Five Finger Discount, a band performing classic funk songs; he is also a founding member of Washington D.C. area indie rock band Glass and Apples.

Discography

As leader

As sideman

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. February 3, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110203025052/http://monkinstitute.org/competition.php?Page=COMP-PW . August 2, 2023. February 3, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Review of a 2005 Ericka Ovette concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring Pieper on guitar . Thedailystar.net . August 26, 2005 . January 4, 2012.
  3. Web site: Article about the Novokuznetsk Jazz Festival (in Russian), where Pieper performed in June 2005 . Jazz.ru . January 4, 2012.
  4. Web site: Cadence Magazine & Washington Post reviews of "Just A Thought" by Dan Lamaestra & One Step Up, featuring Pieper on guitar & his composition, "The Red and the Black" . Danlamaestra.com . January 4, 2012.
  5. Web site: All About Jazz . All About Jazz review of "Relax" by Buck Hill, which features Pieper's guitar playing . Allaboutjazz.com . October 15, 2006 . January 4, 2012.
  6. Web site: Washington Post review of "There's A Small Hotel" by Victor Dvoskin, which features Pieper's guitar work . Dcjazz.com . January 4, 2012.
  7. Web site: All About Jazz . All About Jazz review of "Street Noise" by The Joe Kap Organ Trio, featuring Pieper on guitar . Allaboutjazz.com . March 21, 2004 . January 4, 2012.
  8. Web site: Washington Post review of "Some Enchanted Evening," an Ericka Ovette recording featuring Pieper on guitar . Dcjazz.com . April 19, 2002 . January 4, 2012.
  9. Web site: Washington Post review of "After All These Years," a Ginny Carr release, which features Pieper's guitar work . Ginnycarrmusic.com . January 4, 2012.

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